The IWS Flood & Drain PRO Remote System features the PRO 25mm pipework, a remote timer and elevated pot stands. This version features 25 litre pots (also available with 10 litre pots or 16 litre pots).

It fine tunes your grow down to the minute, with reliable, automated feeding. For growers that want a system that delivers outstanding results with minimal effort.

An introduction to IWS Flood & Drain Systems

 

The IWS Flood & Drain is a complete nutrient delivery solution. You can configure it for almost any grow space, as it is fully modular and adaptable; you can add/remove and rearrange pots at any time.

This fully automated feeding technique makes caring for a large number of plants easy and has been a customer favourite for over a decade. It’s simple to set up and run and allows you to control feed times with complete precision. Making tending your crops a walk in the park.

Also included is a custom-made IWS FlexiTank. FlexiTanks have been tested to the limits, they offer all the functionality of a standard water butt, but with the ability pack it away and store it in a small space.

How does it work?

The IWS Control Unit pumps nutrient direct from the FlexiTank. You control the times and durations for this with the IWS Timer. The Control Unit is directly connected by pipework, to the pots in the systems. As the Control Unit fills up, the pots also fill until the liquid engages the top float valve inside the IWS Control Unit, stopping the flow of water from the FlexiTank (the float height is the same as the top of the pots, preventing the system from ever flooding).

There are two parts to each pot – an outer pot and inner pot. The IWS outer pot connects via glands and fittings to the pipework in the system, delivering nutrient solution to the pots as the system floods. The inner pot contains the substrate and root mass. It sits inside the outer pot allowing contact with the nutrient but keeping the media inside the pot.

 

Why use IWS Flood & Drain Systems?

Nutrient delivery

Flood & Drain Systems provide an efficient way to deliver nutrients directly to the root zone. When the pot is flooded, the nutrient solution surrounds the roots, allowing for better nutrient absorption. As the nutrient solution floods the media, it forces old stale air out and when draining back replaces it with fresh oxygen; super charging the root mass.

Prevention of water logging

At user-defined intervals, the system floods the plants with nutrient and then drains them. This prevents root diseases occurring in the plant root zone and locks oxygen in the root zone, driving nutrient uptake which fuels growth.

Minimal management

Once you set the timer on a Flood & Drain System, you can leave it to run for weeks before the water within the FlexiTank needs to be refreshed.

Automation and control

Flood & Drain Systems are easy to automate, making them suitable for indoor environments. You can set the automated timers to control the frequency and duration of flooding, providing a consistent and controlled environment for plants.

Versatility

Flood & Drain Systems are suitable for various growing mediums and are available in 6-48 pots. This flexibility is especially valuable in indoor environments where space may be limited.

Easy to maintain

You will find these systems are easy to maintain and clean, which reduces the risk of diseases and ensures a healthier growing environment for your plants.

 

About this system – IWS Flood & Drain PRO Remote

If you have a larger number of pots or feel the need to Flood & Drain the system quicker, choose IWS Flood & Drain Pro Remote. Utilising 25mm fittings and pipe and an impressive 3000 litre per hour pump, this system provides faster filling and draining than the IWS Standard Flood & Drain Systems.

Why choose this one?

• Feed timer controllable to 1 minute and can be located outside the grow room
• Faster filling and drainage
• Precise control over how much time your root mass is submerged in the nutrient solution
• 3000 litre per hour nutrient feed pump

Kits available from 6 – 48 pots

All kits contain:

• Control Unit
• Outer Pots
• Inner Punched Pot
• FlexiTank
• 25mm Fittings and Pipe
• Remote Timer
• Pot Stands
• Copper Mats

Inner pot options:

• Aqua pot 6.5L clay pebbles
• Culture pot 6.5L any media
• Punched pot 9.5L any media
• All IWS systems come with punched pots as standard.

Punched Inner Pot comes as standard and holds 10.5 litres of medium. These inners hold more medium and come with drainage holes just at the bottom, making them ideal for maximising root-space with bigger plants. They work well with clay pebbles, coco or 60/40 (clay/coco).

 

Set Up Instructions

For IWS Flood & Drain System set up instructions, please click here.